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A novel human glucocorticoid receptor SNP results in increased transactivation potential. [PDF]
Glucocorticoids are one of the most widely used therapeutics in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory disorders. However, it is known that there are variable patient responses to glucocorticoid treatment; there are responders and non-responders, or ...
Cho, Kiho +5 more
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Objective: Mechanical dilatation and adjuvant injection of triamcinolone acetate (TA) effectively preserve the opening provided and reduce the number of bougie dilation (BD) in benign esophageal strictures. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of
İbrahim Hakkı Köker, Hakan Şentürk
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Steroid induced osteonecrosis: An analysis of steroid dosing risk. [PDF]
Osteonecrosis is a serious condition involving bone destruction that frequently requires surgical treatment to rebuild the joint. While there is an abundance of literature documenting corticosteroid related osteonecrosis, there is no consensus as to the ...
Chang, Christopher +4 more
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Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is characterized by massive immune cell-mediated hepatocyte destruction. Glucocorticoids, particularly methylprednisolone (MP), are the most effective treatment for AIH; however, the mechanism underlying the effects of ...
Xiaoli Fan +7 more
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Macrophage Activation Syndrome as Onset of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature [PDF]
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) is a potentially fatal condition. It is a rare complication of several autoimmune disorders, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA).
Didona, Dario +4 more
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EVALUATION OF EFFICIENCY OF ENDOCRINE OPHTHALMOPATHY TREATMENT
Background. The achievements of modern medicine contribute to the timely diagnosis of endocrine ophthalmopathy (EOP). However, treatment continues to be a complex task, the results of which do not satisfy the physician and the patient. Purpose of the
Krinets Zh., Krasilnikova V., Dudich O.
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Methylprednisolone versus intravenous immune globulin as an initial therapy in adult primary immune thrombocytopenia [PDF]
Background/Aims Few studies have addressed whether there are differences in clinical efficacy between intravenous methylprednisolone (methyl-Pd) and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) use.
Chul Hee Kim +9 more
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Case report: Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord due to nitrous oxide abuse
BackgroundNitrous oxide (N2O) is an increasingly popular recreational drug. N2O irreversibly disturbs the metabolism of vitamin B12, resulting in a functional deficiency.
Huijuan Wu +7 more
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A case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) mimicking Kawasaki disease
Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection has emerged as a multisystem disorder during the pandemic of Coronavirus disease of 2019 (Covid-19).
M. Rathnayake +3 more
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BackgroundPrevious studies have demonstrated that inflammation and impaired microcirculation are key factors in post-resuscitation syndromes. Here, we investigated whether methylprednisolone (MP) could improve myocardial function and microcirculation by ...
Changsheng Wang +17 more
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